Too Many Women Like Me Are Suffering From Traumatic Births. We Need To Change Maternity Services For Good

On February 16, 2021, the narrator planned for a drug-free water birth but ended up with a traumatic emergency c-section. Following this experience, a new campaign called Delivering Better is advocating for improved maternity services in the UK due to the high number of women experiencing negative birth experiences. The group’s report highlights the long-term mental and physical impacts of traumatic births on women, emphasizing the need for better support and listening to women’s needs during delivery.

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